The Railway Agency of Turkmenistan ("Turkmendemiryollary") hosted a meeting on 30 March 2024, with Tajikistan's Ambassador to Turkmenistan, Vafo Niyatbekzoda. During the meeting, the sides exchanged views on the current state and future prospects of bilateral cooperation in the field of railway transport. In particular, special attention was paid to increasing the volume of … [Read more...]
Cargo transit through Turkmenistan increased by 206% over the past three years
Since the beginning of 2020, the volume of transit cargo through Turkmenistan has soared by 206% or three times, which indicates its growing role as an important transit hub on the Silk Road. These data are reported by the State Customs Service of Turkmenistan. At the same time, road transportation increased by 585%, and the volume of railway cargo transportation posted 104% … [Read more...]
Turkmen Railways Offer Attractive Discounts for International Transit via Turkmenbashi Port
The Turkmenbashi International Seaport presents a strategic location for transit, import, and export operations in the region. At a recent roundtable highlighting its role as a Central Asian export hub, a representative from Demiryollary JSC (Railways) announced several benefits for utilizing transit routes through the port in 2024: Significant Discounts: 40% discount: … [Read more...]
Experts Discuss Boosting Central Asian Exports through Turkmenbashi Port: Infrastructure, Services, and Partnerships Highlighted
Transport industry experts and representatives from regional associations in Central Asia convened virtually on 14 February 2024 to discuss the potential of the Turkmenbashi International Seaport as a key transit hub for exports from the region. Organized by the USAID Trade Program in Central Asia, in collaboration with the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport and … [Read more...]
Caspian Sea Collaboration: Turkmenistan, Iran Discuss Maritime Partnership
Delegates from the Turkmen Agency of Maritime and River Transport ("Turkmendenizderyayollary") participated in the "Iranian Maritime Economy" forum held in Tehran on 12-13 February 2024. Alongside transport companies, government agencies, and business groups from Iran, they discussed key issues: developing international trade and strengthening transport links between … [Read more...]
The Association “Turkmen Logistics“ and the International Seaport of Turkmenbashi join forces to unlock the transport and transit potential of Turkmenistan
A strategic partnership between the Turkmen Logistics Association (TLA) and the Turkmenbashi International Seaport promises to unlock a new era of prosperity for Turkmenistan's transport and transit sector. Marked by the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding and a joint action plan for 2024, this collaboration lays the groundwork for extensive cooperation across several key … [Read more...]
Russian Railways Eyes Turkmenbashi Port for Afghanistan and Iran Exports
Representatives of Russian Railways Logistics (RZD Logistika) recently visited the Turkmenbashi International Seaport, exploring new routes for exporting goods to Afghanistan and Iran, according to the report from the State Service of Maritime and River Transport of Turkmenistan. The visiting delegation was briefed on the port's infrastructure and offerings, including … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan Joins Regional Efforts to Expand Trans-Caspian Trade Route
Representatives from Turkmenistan, alongside officials from other Central Asian nations and international organizations, gathered in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, on 25-26 January 2024, for the third meeting on expanding the Trans-Caspian Trade Route (TCTR). The Turkmen Logistics Association, Transport and Logistics Center of Turkmenistan (TULM), and several transport and logistics … [Read more...]
Kazakhstan and Pakistan are discussing options for transport connectivity – one of the routes runs through Turkmenistan
Kazakhstan and Pakistan are considering various options for transport connectivity in order to create an effective transport and logistics system that could play a critical role in enhancing economic relations. Vice Minister of Transport of Kazakhstan Talgat Lastaev met with First Deputy Minister of Communications, Railways and Maritime Affairs of Pakistan Syed Mazhar Ali Shah … [Read more...]
A Decade of Booming Trade: China-Kazakhstan Logistics Base Surpasses 500,000 TEUs
For the past ten years, the China-Kazakhstan (Lianyungang) Logistics Cooperation Base has been a driving force in cross-border trade, exceeding a significant milestone by handling over 500,000 twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs) transported via China-Europe freight trains, according to Xinhua. This achievement marks a testament to the success of the Belt and Road Initiative, … [Read more...]
Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan prepare an agreement to simplify visa rules for international cargo carriers
On 10 January 2024, a meeting of the Turkmen-Uzbek expert working group on fees and charges levied during international road transport by carriers of Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan was held, the Ministry of Transport of Uzbekistan reports. At the videoconference meeting, the parties discussed the following issues: • Streamlining the fees levied on carriers from both countries … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan’s Private Logistics and Transport Companies Rise: Building Bridges across Asia and Europe
Turkmenistan, being a vital link between East and West, is actively reclaiming its historical role as a connecting bridge between Europe and Asia. Ambitious plans envision the country becoming the key transit and logistics hub of Central Asia. Driving this vision is the Turkmen Logistics Association, whose member companies are boldly expanding their international reach and … [Read more...]
China’s major manufacturing hub opens new TIR route with Uzbekistan
Shenzhen is accelerating the development of TIR transport corridors connecting China to Central Asia to facilitate growing trade volumes, slashing delivery times. Following the successful launch of the Shenzhen (China) and Almaty (Kazakhstan) TIR route in 2023, a new route connecting Shenzhen to Uzbekistan’s capital, Tashkent, has been activated by IRU member ZZHY. A Chinese … [Read more...]
Russian Logistics Operator Opens Transport Services between Turkmenistan and Russia
PEC, a prominent Russian multiservice logistics operator, has launched direct deliveries of combined cargo between Turkmenistan and Russia via the eastern branch of the North-South International Transport Corridor (INSTC), Logistics.ru reports. The new service offers regular bi-weekly flights with plans to increase frequency next year. PEC provides comprehensive solutions for … [Read more...]
Kazakhstan Seeks Access to Pakistani Seaports to Boost Trade
Kazakhstan is interested in gaining access to Pakistani seaports, such as Gwadar and Karachi, to promote exports to the markets of Pakistan and South Asia and to increase the attractiveness of the transit potential of the two countries in entering the markets of the Persian Gulf and East Africa. This was stated by the Minister of Trade and Integration of Kazakhstan Arman … [Read more...]
Russian Railways extend discounts on transportation on the eastern branch of the North-South corridor
The Board of Russian Railways has decided to extend for 2024 the previously introduced discounts for the transportation of a wide range of goods. In particular, 20% discounts are extended for export-import container shipments through Russian-Kazakhstan border crossings, provided that the cargo also passes through the Bolashak – Serkhetyaka border crossing between Kazakhstan … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan’s Maritime Fleet Transported Over 2 Million Tons of Cargo in January-November 2023
The total volume of cargo transported by the ships of the Turkmenistan Maritime Trade Fleet in January-November 2023 amounted to 2.064 million tons, or 21.6% up year-on-year. In general, the fleet's cargo transportation plan for January-November 2023 was fulfilled by 129.4%, according to a press release from the Fleet. Cargo turnover in January-November 2023 amounted to … [Read more...]
Turkmenbashi International Seaport offers a new system of tariff rates
In order to create a logistics center in the international seaport of Turkmenbashi and in line with the improvement of tariff policy, as well as the creation of a cargo base on the territory of the port, Turkmenbashi port offers a new tariff system. Tariff rates Note: Incoming and outgoing vessels with transit cargoes are accepted without waiting in line; … [Read more...]
Since the beginning of 2023, 85,000 Iranian and Turkish trucks have entered Turkmenistan – the Turkmenbashi port offers ample opportunities for cargo transit to Europe and Russia
Since the beginning of the year, an average of 85,000 Turkish and Iranian trucks carrying transit and import goods have entered Turkmenistan from Iran, the Agency for Maritime and River Transport of Turkmenistan "Turkmendeñizderýaýollary" reports. There are plans to establish feeder sea transportation between Iranian ports and Turkmenbashi. Given the potential for … [Read more...]
Turkmen Logistics and LAFF discussed trade opportunities between Turkmenistan and the Baltic States
On 15 December 2023, the Turkmen Logistics Association and the Latvian Association of Freight Forwarders and Logistics (LAFF) held an online meeting, which was attended by member companies of both organizations. The meeting was organized with the aim of promoting the development of international trade relations and was devoted to the topic “Trade opportunities between the … [Read more...]
Russia’s FESCO and Uzbek Railways agreed to advance transit routes through Turkmenistan
Major Russian transport and logistics player FESCO and Uzbek Railways agreed to develop new transit routes through Turkmenistan, opening up corridors to Turkey, Africa, and the Mediterranean. This agreement was reached following a recent meeting in Tashkent between Andrey Severilov, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the FESCO Transport Group, and Abdumalik Kamildzhanov, … [Read more...]
Azerbaijani Cargo Carrier Launches New Service Linking Central Asia and Europe
ADY Container, a subsidiary of Azerbaijan Railways CJSC, has partnered with shipping giant COSCO Shipping Lines to launch a new container service connecting the ports of Aktau (Kazakhstan), Turkmenbashi (Turkmenistan), and Constanta (Romania). This marks a significant development for regional trade and transportation, offering a faster and more efficient route between Central … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan: A major regional hub of international corridors
Sapa Gurbanberdiev, a leading specialist of the Economic Society "Türkmen logistika ulgamy" One of the strategically important directions of Turkmenistan's foreign policy is the development of transport and communication links at both the regional and international levels to achieve the Global Agenda for Sustainable Development for the period up to 2030. The Program for the … [Read more...]
Azerbaijan and Kyrgyzstan Explore Multimodal Transportation through Turkmenistan
Kyrgyzstan and Azerbaijan have initiated discussions on establishing a multimodal cargo transportation route via the International Port of Turkmenbashi, a Caspian Sea port in Turkmenistan. This development holds the potential to streamline the movement of goods between the two countries and enhance economic cooperation. Representatives of Kyrgyzstan's Ministry of … [Read more...]
Kazakhstan and Turkmenistan to Jointly Develop Corridor from China to Iran
Kazakhstan and Turkmenistan have agreed to jointly develop the China–Kazakhstan–Turkmenistan–Iran corridor. The agreement was reached during the first meeting of the Kazakh-Turkmen joint working group on the development of transport, transit, and logistics, held in Ashgabat on 26-27 November 2023. The meeting was co-chaired by Vice Minister of Transport of the Republic of … [Read more...]
Russia-Turkmenistan Trade Surges 11.6% as Trade via Eastern Branch of International North -South Transport Corridor Booms
Russia and Turkmenistan have witnessed a remarkable 11.6% surge in their bilateral trade turnover this year and the lion’s share of the trade is conditioned by the growth of trade flows via Turkmenistan from Iran. This is evident from remarks by Mikhail Rumyantsev, Executive Director of the Russian–Turkmen Business Council “Many already want to unload goods at Bandar Abbas … [Read more...]
Transport and Logistics Center of Turkmenistan announces tariffs for cargo transportation from Russian seaports of Makhachkala and Astrakhan via Turkmenbashi port
"Transport and Logistics Center of Turkmenistan" offers comprehensive rates for multimodal transportation of grain crops from the ports of Astrakhan and Makhachkala in transit through the Turkmenbashi International Seaport In the opposite direction Turkmenbashi port - Astrakhan port / Makhachkala port, cargo transportation costs US $ 10 per ton. Note: The rate does … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan offers new parking for international transport
A new parking lot is available in Turkmenistan for international transport operations on the territory of the country, the International Association of Automobile Carriers (BAMAP) reports with reference to the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Turkmenistan. The parking lot is located on the 16th kilometer of the Ashgabat-Mary highway of the Economic Management Parking Center … [Read more...]
Russian Railways Logistics Expedites Flour Transit Through Turkmenistan
Russian Railways Logistics, the logistics arm of JSC Russian Railways, has expanded its operations to include the transit transportation of flour from Russia to Turkmenistan. The company's Saratov branch has successfully organized rail shipments of flour from a major processing plant in the region to Turkmenistan, utilizing a route that transits Kazakhstan through the Kigash … [Read more...]
Ashgabat Hosts Meeting on CASCA+ Multimodal Transport Corridor Development
A three-day meeting of heads of railway departments from countries participating in the international multimodal transport corridor "Countries of the Asia-Pacific region-China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan-Turkmenistan-Azerbaijan-Georgia-Türkiye-Europe" (CASCA+) kicked off in Ashgabat on 15 November. Representatives from the public and private sectors of CASCA+ member countries … [Read more...]
Turkmen Railways releases transit time and distance data for wagons traveling via Turkmenistan
The agency “Turkmen Railways” (Turkmendemiryollary) released information about the transit time of wagons through the territory of Turkmenistan by rail. The information includes data on the distances between border crossing points at the entry and exit of the country, as well as the estimated travel time between stations. Entry border crossing (rail station) Exit … [Read more...]
Kazakhstan Becomes Largest Transit Hub Between China and Europe
About 85% of all land transit traffic from China to Europe passes through Kazakhstan, Prime Minister Alikhan Smailov said at the official opening ceremony of the 6th China International Import Expo in Shanghai on 5 November 2023. Kazakhstan plays a strategic role as a regional transport and logistics hub, connecting the Eurasian continent with the Asia-Pacific region, … [Read more...]
Freight Volumes from China to Europe on the Middle Corridor Surge by Over 80%, says IRU
From January to August 2023, freight volumes from China to Europe along the Middle Corridor increased by over 80% compared to the same period last year. All signs point to more goods moving through the Middle Corridor in the years to come. This was stated by IRU Secretary General Umberto de Pretto at the 4th Tbilisi Silk Road Forum “Connecting Today Resilient Tomorrow”, in … [Read more...]
Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan, Iran and Türkiye discuss international transport corridor
On Friday, 13 October 2023, transport departments and representatives of the railway sector of Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan, Iran, Türkiye and Uzbekistan held an online meeting, the Ministry of Transport of Uzbekistan reports. Issues aimed at accelerating the processes related to the signing of the agreement on the creation of the international transport corridor … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan Exceeds Sea and River Cargo Transportation Plan
The Agency of Maritime and River Transport of Turkmenistan ("Turkmendenizderyayollary") transported a total of 2,287.7 million tons of cargo in January-September 2023, which is 119.9% more than in the same period of 2022. According to the agency's official website, the cargo transportation plan for January-September 2023 was fulfilled by 122.3%. Cargo turnover in … [Read more...]
Railway can drive Central Asia’s development faster
Djoomart Otorbaev The Belt and Road Initiative has built remarkably efficient railways connecting China and Europe via Central Asia. These rail routes did not exist even a decade ago. Within a short period, they have boosted local and national economies thanks to their solid infrastructure, smooth operation and socioeconomic impacts. Between January and August in 2023 alone … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan: Development of Transport and Communication System in the Years of Independence
The transport and communication complex has become one of the most dynamically developing sectors of the Turkmenistan’s economy. The country is actively integrating into the growing network of transport connections in the region and Eurasia. Mammetkhan Chakyev, General of the Agency for Transport and Communications under the Cabinet of Ministers, writes about this in his … [Read more...]
Turkmen transport companies are invited to the Black and Caspian Freight Forum 2023
The transport and freight companies of Turkmenistan are invited to participate in the conference and exhibition "Black and Caspian Freight Forum 2023: Corridors, Cargoes, nfrastructure", which will be held on 20-21 September 2023 in Baku, Azerbaijan, says the Association of Transport and Logistics Companies of Turkmenistan "Turkmen Logistics", an official information partner of … [Read more...]
Turkmenbashi International Port Surpasses Half a Billion Tonne-Kilometres in Cargo Turnover
In January-July 2023, the cargo turnover of the International Seaport in Turkmenbashi amounted to 541.24 million ton-kilometers, the plan for this indicator was fulfilled by 223.5% with annual growth of 125.7%, the newspaper "Turkmenistan" reports with reference to the statistics of the Agency of Maritime and river transport of Turkmenistan "Turkmendenizderyayollary". During … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan and China discuss transport cooperation
The Embassy of Turkmenistan in China, with the support of Huahe International Business Consultancy, hosted a business meeting of the Ambassador of Turkmenistan Parahat Durdyyev at the Yinghe Beijing Law Company. The meeting was aimed at unlocking the transport and logistics potential of Turkmenistan, foreign ministry of Turkmenistan said. The event brought together the … [Read more...]
Countries of the North-South Corridor are taking steps to overcome logistical barriers along the route
Last week, a number of countries connected by the International North-South Transport Corridor (INSTC) - the main transport artery between Russia, Central, South and Southeast Asia - have taken a number of further steps to simplify logistics along the route, and have also voiced their initiatives to unlock the potential of the corridor as soon as possible. Turkmenistan, Russia … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan’s Merchant Marine Fleet boosts cargo and passenger transportation
In H1 2023, the total volume of cargo transportation by the Merchant Marine Fleet of Turkmenistan has increased by 31.4% and amounted to 1.15 million tons compared to the corresponding period of 2022, the press service of the fleet reports. In general, the fleet's cargo transportation plan for the first half of this year was fulfilled by 132.2%. Cargo turnover in … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan’s Merchant Marine fleet increases freight towards Azerbaijan
There is a positive trend in the growth of container traffic by vessels of the Merchant Marine Fleet of Turkmenistan, the Turkmenbashi Seaport reports. In January-April 2023, the volume of container cargo transportation on the route Turkmenbashi – Alat (Azerbaijan) reached 31572 tons, which is 2.42 times more than in the same period of 2022, when the indicator was 13034 … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan’s private transport sector studies trends in the development of container transportation in Eurasia
The growth in the global volume of container traffic by the end of 2021 amounted to 65 million TEU, while the highest level of containerization has been fixed in China reaching 73%. Such data were presented during training seminars on container transportation held by the Association "Turkmen Logistics" in cooperation with CILT Central Asia, with the assistance of the USAID … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan’s Strategic Sea Port May Facilitate Russian Wheat Exports to the Persian Gulf
Turkmenistan and Russia are discussing the transportation of grain from the southern regions of the Russian Federation in transit through the seaport of Turkmenbashi to the Persian Gulf countries and other regions, says the Agency of Marine and River Transport of Turkmenistan "Turkmendenizderyaellary" on its official website. The Turkmenbashi International Seaport has 14 … [Read more...]
Association “Turkmen Logistics” and the Latvian National Association of Freight Forwarders and Logistics signed a Memorandum of Understanding
On the sidelines of the Latvia-Central Asia Transport and Logistics Business Forum in Riga, the Turkmen Logistics Association and the Latvian National Association of Freight Forwarders and Logistics (LAFF) have inked a Memorandum of Understanding, the Turkmen Logistics Association informs. The MoU is focused on such key areas of cooperation such as the exchange of … [Read more...]
Central Asia and Pakistan strive to improve transport and logistics links
Elvira Kadyrova This week, the authorities of Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan discussed with Pakistan issues of transport connectivity within the framework of joint corridors that aim to connect South Asia with Central Asia, with access beyond the region. On Wednesday, 12 July, President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev and Prime Minister of Pakistan Shahbaz Sharif paid special … [Read more...]
Central Asian Transport Ministers to Meet in Dushanbe for First Time
The 5th Consultative Meeting of the Heads of Central Asian States will be held in Dushanbe on 14-15 September 2023. The Ministers of Transport of the five countries of the region will meet for the first time on 13 September, the Ministry of Transport of Tajikistan reports. It is expected that the meeting, which will be held under the chairmanship of the Minister of Transport … [Read more...]
Turkmen transport companies learned about the best foreign practices in logistics sector
A series of online seminars on road cargo transportation, organized within the framework of the trilateral plan of joint activities for 2023 between the Association "Turkmen Logistics", Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport in Central Asia (CILT Central Asia) and the USAID Program on Trade in Central Asia, has been completed, the Association reports "Turkmen … [Read more...]
Turkmen transport companies strive for professional development and growth
The international partners of the Association "Turkmen Logistics" will hold a number of events for Turkmen transport companies aimed at improving professional skills of staff working in the transport and logistics sector. Thus, in partnership with the USAID Trade Central Asia and the Representative Office of the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport in Central Asia … [Read more...]